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Select network - Apple iPad Air iOS 8

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You can set your tablet to select a network automatically or you can select a network manually. If you select a network manually, your tablet will lose network connection when the selected network is out of reach.

Step 1 of 7

Find "Carrier"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 7

Find "Carrier"

Press Carrier.

Step 3 of 7

Select option

Select one of the following options:Select network manually, go to 2a.Select network automatically, go to 2b.

Step 4 of 7

2a - Select network manually

If automatic network selection is turned on:Press the indicator next to "Automatic" until the function is turned off.

Step 5 of 7

2a - Select network manually

Your tablet searches for networks within range.Press the required network.Your display will tell you if you've access to the network you've chosen.

Step 6 of 7

2b - Select network automatically

Press the indicator next to "Automatic" until the function is turned on.

Step 7 of 7

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

1.
Find "Carrier"

Press Settings.

Press Carrier.

2.
Select option

Select one of the following options:Select network manually, go to 2a.Select network automatically, go to 2b.

3.
2a - Select network manually

If automatic network selection is turned on:Press the indicator next to "Automatic" until the function is turned off.

Your tablet searches for networks within range.Press the required network.Your display will tell you if you've access to the network you've chosen.

4.
2b - Select network automatically

Press the indicator next to "Automatic" until the function is turned on.

5.
Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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